(2022-06-08). Cuba-China cooperation leads to vaccine breakthrough. workers.org 
Cuba and China formally announced June 2 that they have filed for joint patent for a Pan-Corona vaccine. The new vaccine, a collaboration between the biotechnological sectors of the two countries, is the first patent for a single vaccine effective against the many variants of COVID-19. A collaboration between the . . . |
(2022-06-08). Inhumane system separates families — a WW commentary. workers.org 
From behind bars at U.S. Penitentiary-McCreary in rural Kentucky, Eli Torres received the news from his family back home in Uvalde, Texas. His daughter, Eliahana Cruz Torres, was dead. The 10-year-old girl, nicknamed "Eli" after her father, had been murdered at Robb Elementary School in the latest grotesquery of gun . . . |
(2022-06-08). Taibbi: Democrats and Republicans Have One Thing in Common — Both Suck on Free Speech. scheerpost.com 
By Matt Taibbi / The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, or FIRE,
(2022-06-08). It's Showtime in Ukraine! dissidentvoice.org 
Let our bleeding proxy negotiate a settlement, NOW. Since early January, the corporate media have been proving their loyalty and their usefulness to the US foreign policy establishment. With faultless show-business efficiency, they manufactured an international political superstar, at least in Europe and the English speaking world. Vladimir Zelensky appeared on media screens, seemingly everywhere, …
(2022-06-08). Geneva: Amongi calls for speedy resolution of Russia-Ukraine war. plusnews.ug 
The Minister of Gender, labour and Social Development, Amongi Betty Ongom, has called for a speedy and peaceful resolution of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine which she says has worsened the global unemployment problem. Amongi was on Wednesday addressing the 110th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland. The ILC, sometimes known as the …
(2022-06-08). Headlines for June 8, 2022. democracynow.org SF Voters Recall DA Chesa Boudin; L.A. Mayor's Race Headed for Runoff, "My Mother's Life Mattered": Son of Buffalo Victim Pleads with Congress to Take Action, Matthew McConaughey: The Second Amendment Has Been Hijacked by "Deranged Individuals", Gabby Giffords Speaks at Memorial for Gun Violence Victims at the National Mall, Arizona Police Officers Placed on Leave After Refusing to Help Drowning Man, North Carolina County to Pay Andrew Brown Jr.'s Family $3 Million over Police Killing, Millions at Risk of Starvation If Ukrainian Ports Don't Reopen, Latin American Leader…
(2022-06-08). Lithuania helps usher Georgia into NATO. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseJune 8, 2022 Lela Chikovani met with her Lithuanian counterpart First Deputy Minister of Defense of Georgia Lela Chikovani is in the Republic of Lithuania. Lela Chikovani was hosted by her Lithuanian counterpart — Deputy Minister of National Defense Margiris Abukevicius at the Ministry of National Defense. Colleagues discussed regional security challenges …
(2022-06-08). LGBTQ+ for socialism: 'We want to live!'. workers.org 
We are still grieving for the 10 people of Buffalo, New York's Black community killed there May 14. We are still grieving for the 21 people — children and teachers — killed in Uvalde, Texas, May 24. And for so many others killed by hatred and bigotry in the . . . |
(2022-06-08). An Appalling Slur on the Civilisation State That Is India. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2022-06-08). A Spanish Court Calls: Mike Pompeo, We Want You. dissidentvoice.org On June 3, Judge Santiago Pedraz of Spain's national court, the Audienca Nacional, issued a summons for former CIA director and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to testify in an ongoing investigation into the conduct of private security firm UC Global and its founder, David Morales. The security firm is said to have been …
(2022-06-08). Oakland community fights back against school closures. workers.org 
Oakland, California The people of Oakland are continuing to rise up against school closures imposed by the Oakland Unified School District. Teachers, parents, students and other community members took a bold step by starting an occupation of Parker School on May 25, its official closure date and the final day . . . |
(2022-06-08). Consumer Health: Life after cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Cancer Survivors Day will be observed Sunday, June 5, which make this a good time to learn more about life after cancer. One in 3 people will be diagnosed with cancer, and more than 16.9 million cancer survivors are alive today, according to the American Cancer Society. Survival rates are improving for many types of cancer, thanks to advances in cancer screening and treatment. Many cancer treatments take a toll, though, in the form of side effects…
(2022-06-08). Labor Activists Launch New Organization to Challenge AFL-CIO Foreign Policy. indybay.org The Labor Education Project On AFL-CIO International Operations held a founding conference in Washington, DC to expose the role of the AFL-CIO which receives $75 million a year for their "Solidarity Center" and the role of the CIA, NED and AID in colluding with the US government for coups and labor imperialism. They also called for the full opening of the books of the AFL-CIO on their international operations.
(2022-06-08). Miembros del BRICS profundizan cooperación financiera y macroeconómica. cubadebate.cu Los ministros de Finanzas y los jefes de los bancos centrales de los países del grupo BRICS (Brasil, Rusia, India, China, Sudáfrica) acordaron profundizar la cooperación financiera al interno del bloque y el fortalecimiento de la coordinación en materia de política macroeconómica.
(2022-06-08). 5th CIIE to be held offline, on-schedule. ecns.cn The fifth China International Import Expo will be held offline as scheduled from Nov 5 to 10 in Shanghai, the Paper reported on Wednesday quoting the China International Import Expo Bureau.
(2022-06-08). Imperial experts to develop low-cost digital crop virus sensors with $1m grant. imperial.ac.uk Researchers have received $1million to develop low-cost digital sensors that detect viruses in plants and crops with international partners.
(2022-06-08). China announces establishment of national park at Qinghai Lake. ecns.cn Aerial view of Qinghai Lake, China's largest inland saltwater lake with an area of 4,625.6 square km in the northeastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2022-06-08). 110,000 tons of wheat purchased for grain reserve. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have purchased 110,000 metric tons of wheat from farmers as of Tuesday, according to China Grain Reserves Corporation Group, which manages the national grain reserve.
(2022-06-08). Consumer Health: Recovering from a stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Stroke Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about recovering from a stroke with stroke rehabilitation. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and a major cause of serious disability for adults. More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Stroke risk increases with age, especially after 55, but strokes can occur at…
(2022-06-08). The AFL-CIO, US Foreign Policy and Worker to Worker Solidarity. indybay.org There will be a international education conference in Philadelphia on the collaboration between the AFL-CIO, the CIA, AID and the National Endowment For Democracy around the world. The AFL-CIO and it's "Solidarity Center" which receives $75 million a year from NED has been involved in supporting rightwing corporate unions around the world and helping to overthrow governments that are opposed to US imperialist policies of privatization, deregulation and union busting around the world.
(2022-06-08). Tuesday 6/14: Conversation on Pride Month and Title IX w/ Bear Atwood, VP NOW & Monroe France NYU. indybay.org Online via Instagram…
(2022-06-08). India continues to slam insulting Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that India has repeatedly condemned offensive remarks on Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
(2022-06-08). All Iran's remedial measures taken as per NPT. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Iran's permanent representative to the Vienna-based International Organizations said that all the steps Iran have taken away from the JCPOA were according to the NPT and in line with its rights and obligations.
(2022-06-08). Iran informs IAEA of its plan to install IR-6 centrifuges. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — News sources claim that Iran has informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of its intention to install two more cascades of advanced centrifuges in Natanz nuclear facility.
(2022-06-08). Independent states coop. to neutralize West pressures. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi said that cooperation of independent countries in order to ensure collective interest at regional and international levels will neutralize Western countries illegal pressures and actions.
(2022-06-08). Badab-e Surt; 'Color Springs' of Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Springs of Badab-e Surt, aka, "Color Springs" is located in Mazandaran province, northern Iran. The tourist attraction has been registered as the second national natural monument of Iran; The first one is Mount Damavand.
(2022-06-08). IAEA's BoG holds session on safeguards agreement with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Russia's Permanent Representative in Vienna-based International Organizations said that International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors started considering implementation of safeguards in Iran on Wednesday.
(2022-06-08). Relations with Tehran have strategic importance for Yerevan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Stating that Armenia sees Iran as a reliable partner and a good neighbor, Armenia's National Assembly Vice-Speaker Hakob Arshakyan said that relations with Tehran have strategic importance for Yerevan.
(2022-06-08). Iran-India ties promoted regional security, prosperity. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that amicable relations between Iran and India have enhanced prosperity and security in the region.
(2022-06-08). Iran answered all IAEA questions accurately: envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Iran's caretaker permanent representative to the Vienna-based International Organizations said at the IAEA BoG meeting on Wed. that Tehran has answered all IAEA question accurately and in detail.
(2022-06-08). Iran, India stress need for inclusive govt. in Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Iranian and Indian foreign ministers emphasized the need for formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan with the participation of all ethnic and religious groups.